A good film, not a good horror film...

Rating: Null/10 (9 May 2004)

I thought this was a very interesting premise for a film. I really liked the idea that Britain was quarantined by the rest of the world- coming after CJD and foot-and-mouth this does not seem a far-fetched solution to the problem of "a diseased little island". From other comments I think this background was lost on the American audience.
I do think that the problem many people have with this film is that it was marketed as a horror film. Certainly I was expecting more of an 'aargh! zombies! run!' type film, but I was not disappointed to find it more of a character study of the aftermath. Though I think die-hard horror fans will be putt off by this.
I also loved the empty streets of London, unlike many people on this comments board I have no problem suspending my disbelief in order to appreciate the feel of the opening sequence and Jim's bewilderment.
Overall I think it was a very good film, though perhaps not a good horror film...